
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 22423]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08843]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0236]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Taunton River, Fall River and 
Somerset, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is issuing a temporary deviation from the 
regulation governing the operation of the Brightman Street Bridge 
across the Taunton River, mile 1.8, between Fall River and Somerset, 
Massachusetts. The deviation is necessary to facilitate power equipment 
upgrades. During this temporary deviation, the bridge may remain in the 
closed position for five hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 4:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on 
April 16, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0236] is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140, on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, 
First Coast Guard District, john.w.mcdonald@uscg.mil, or (617) 223-
8364. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara 
Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Brightman Street Bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 27 feet at mean high water and 31 feet at mean low water 
in the closed position. Currently, in accordance with 33 CFR 117.619, 
the draw opens on signal between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. From 9 p.m. until 5 
a.m. the draw opens on signal with at least one hour advance notice.
    The bridge owner, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, 
requested a five hour closure to facilitate electrical upgrades by the 
local power company, National Grid.
    Under this temporary deviation the Brightman Street Bridge may 
remain in the closed position from 4:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on April 
16, 2013.
    The Taunton River is a recreational waterway. The bridge rarely 
opens during the time period this temporary deviation will be in 
effect.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its 
regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
repair period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: April 4, 2013.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-08843 Filed 4-15-13; 8:45 am]
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